Accidents, just like the nature of life, are very unpredictable. You cannot stop them from happening, but you can always prepare yourself from. Reckless driving and over speeding can lead to many road accidents all over the world. One way or another, we drive every day. Although everyone is aware of the risks and the safety measures that we should take, the chances of getting into an accidents are always high.
Just because you are going to drive safely, that does not mean that other people are going to be just as careful. Luckily, there are many safety features in the new vehicles that will protect you from most accidents and save you from grave injury.
However, for the people who don’t have new cars, there are many protective measures that you can take prepare yourself to withstand a car accidents. Also, you need to prepare yourself for such a situation if the need arises. You cannot predict the future, but you can prepare yourself.
Here are 5 protective ways through which you can prepare yourself to withstand car accidents.
Always Check Your Car before You Drive
You should always check your car before you actually take it on the road. This should be a standard practice before you start your car. Although, if you regularly maintenance your car and keep up with the service schedule, you will not have to worry about. However, it is always best to check your vehicle before you actually start driving.
You should check your car tyres, your car’s engine and other essentials before you start driving. Check your mirrors and be aware of the visibility condition on the road. If your car suddenly stops in the middle of the road during heavy traffic, you will have no one to blame but your car. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Checking your car is a small task compared to what could happen.
Wear Seat Belts
No one can emphasize enough on the importance of wearing seat belts. This is single most important thing that you can do for yourself and the people who are travelling with you. Wearing seat belts is mandatory and you should keep it a rule. Whenever you enter your car, you should wear your seat belts.
Seat belts can save you from potential danger and extensive damage. With the seat belts in place, you can protect yourself from grave injuries that can even be life threatening if you are not wearing seat belts. Make this a rule, especially if you drive around with your family and little kids.
Drive Slowly, Carefully and Attentively
In order to stay safe on the road, you need to drive slowly and carefully. Do not over speed and do not go below the speed limit too much. Keep a steady pace and make sure that you keep an eye on the road. You should also pay attention to your surroundings and on the road.
You need to make sure that there are no distractions when you are driving and when you are driving with people, try to limit yourself and don’t look away from the road. If the visibility is very low, you need to make sure that you ask one person to keep a careful eye on the road as well, especially in case of fog and rain.
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Maintain Good Driving Practices
You need to maintain good driving practices and make sure that you are attentive while you are driving. Always make sure that you are following the traffic rules. Do not break any traffic signals, don’t over speed, never change lanes suddenly and never stop the car in the middle of the road.
Also, you need to make sure that if your car stops, you should always try to pull over to the shoulder and turn on your hazard lights. This way, you can make sure that the motorists around you are aware of your situation and they will be careful when they pass by you.
If you need to check your car engine or if you have to change your car tyre, you should always pull over to the shoulder, park your car and turn your hazard lights on before you take out your tools to fix the your problem. If you don’t do this, there is a chance that a passing car might not see you there. In this way, the passing motorists will be prepared for you and they will be more cautious.
Have a First Aid Kit with You
You should always have a first aid kit in your car, just in case of an emergency. In case you get into a minor accidents, you should have the necessary things with you if you need them. You should be able to keep yourself safe before you can reach the hospital or get help gets to you.
Other than that, you should also try to keep easily displaced item away from your dash board. For example, if you have any heavy objects such as a car air freshener or any other item, you can easily stow them away. Keep them inside the dashboard at all times and now take them out when you need them. In case of an accident, these will be the first things that will fly at you and hurt you, even if you have air bags and wearing a seat belt.
Keep the dash board clean and when you are driving with small children, always make sure that they are seated securely in their car seats. Always make sure that everyone is wearing their seat belts and you keep your attention on the road. Such little protective measures can help you a lot in case of an accident.
